Hall of Fame

Goalball Australia believes it is important to continue to recognise and remember the many people who's contributions over many years, have built this great sport; therefore we developed the Goalball Australia Hall of Fame. We inducted the first Hall of Fame members in 2014.

001 Terrence Kennaghan inducted 2014

Terry is widely credited for bringing Goalball to Australia and for assisting in the formation of ANGA (now GA). He coached NSW from 1981 through to 2001 and the Australian teams from 1984 - 1989 and again 1995 - 2000. Terry won in excess of ten national titles with NSW.

002 Robyn Bousie (nee Stephens) inducted 2014

Robyn played for Victoria in national competition from 1981 - 2000 and went on to coach the Australian women's team from 2002 - 2010. Robyn was also the secretary of ANGA from 1988 - 1990.

003 Warren Lawnton inducted 2014

Warren played Goalball for Australia at the Paralympic Games in 1992, 1996 and 2000, as well as the World Championships in 1994 and 1998. Warren went on to coach the Australian mens team from 2006-2008. In 1986 and 2001, Warren was named the NAIDOC Australia Aboriginal Sportsperson of the Year as well as the 2001 ATSIC Disabled Sportsperson of the Year.

004 Kevin Frew inducted 2015

Kevin represented Australia at the Paralympic Games in 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000; along with World Championships in 1990, 1994 and 1998. On the national scene, Kevin played for NSW from 1988 through until 2001, winning the Highest Goal Scorer 3 times. In addition to his on-court commitments, Kevin was the Goalball Australia Vice-President 2002-2005 and Treasurer 2010-2012.

005 Anthony Telfer inducted 2015

Anthony represented Australia at the Paralympic Games in 1988 and World Championships in 1986 and 1990. In 2010 he coached New Zealand at the IBSA Oceania Regional Championships. Anthony's national playing career saw he represent 2 states: Victoria 1981 - 1990 and NSW in 1996, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2009-2011. He continues his involvement today coaching the NSW Juniors. Away from the court, Anthony was President of the Victorian Goalball Association 1987 - 1989. Tony continues to bring goalball to the world as a broadcaster for Blind Sports Radio and is Co-Founder and Broadcaster for the Disability Sports Network.